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New research shows meaningful recognition is a key pillar in employee retention

Receiving high-quality recognition and feedback can have a significant impact on employee retention, reveals new research by Workhuman and Gallup. According to the survey, employees who received high-quality recognition in 2022 were 45% less likely to have left their jobs...

Retailers prepare for early Halloween demand as spending hits $11.6 billion

Halloween shopping starts even earlier this year, with 47% of US consumers making purchases before October, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual survey. The survey shows a 37% increase in early shoppers compared to five years ago. Overall, Halloween...

Over 50% of employees urge companies to respect work-life boundaries amid growing stress

A recent report by Protime revealed that 67% of employees feel unable to disconnect from work fully, emphasising the blurred boundaries between personal and professional life. Even though 93% of employees highlight the importance of a healthy work-life balance for their well-being,...

Steve Madden implements AI shopping optimisation into its online stores

Footwear and accessories designer Steve Madden will implement advanced AI shopping optimisation into its 25 online stores as part of a partnership with Fast Simon, an online shopping optimisation vendor. The integration will include stores operating on five continents and in...

Nearly one-third of global users fall victim to digital fraud

The latest report by Telesign has revealed that nearly one in three people globally have fallen victim to digital fraud, with most incidents occurring within the past six months. Data breaches are the main factor, with almost half of all...

TikTok news consumption surges among young adults

According to a recent Pew Research Center report, there has been a surge in the number of adult Americans getting news from TikTok, with 17% of them now turning to the platform, compared to just 3% in 2020. The respondents come...

Pumpkin spice, social media, and early autumn flavours: what shoppers want this season

According to a recent Algolia report, 67% of US customers adapt their recipes and grocery shopping lists to accommodate the changing seasons. This number goes up to 77% for parents, emphasising the family-oriented aspect of fall festivities. One of the main...

This week in CX: customers want 24/7 improved service

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been looking at the latest research in consumer behaviour as we enter the new season, how brands need to improve their customer service and personalisation...

Workers will only come back to the office with the promise of a pay rise

42% of London workers would want a pay rise if they had to return to the office full-time for work, a report from Bloomberg intelligence has found. Over a third over the Londoners wanting a pay rise indicated they would...

Meet the overall winner at the European Customer Experience Awards 2024

The European Customer Experience Awards 2024, held live online on September 19th, honoured the finest in customer experience across Europe, uniting experts and organizations committed to delivering exceptional service. The ceremony’s highlight was the announcement that Talkmobile would be the overall...